Berlin, MD — TidalHealth Atlantic has earned the distinguished Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a national honor that recognizes healthcare organizations for creating a healthy, empowering work environment where nurses thrive.
This designation is a global credential that highlights TidalHealth Atlantic’s commitment to fostering a positive practice environment by engaging nurses at every level, encouraging shared decision-making and providing the resources necessary for professional growth. Nurses at Pathway organizations feel empowered and valued, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety and better patient outcomes.
“We are incredibly proud of our team members, who create the culture that makes this recognition possible,” said Don Owrey, MBA, FACHE, president of TidalHealth Atlantic. “Earning the Pathway to Excellence designation reflects our commitment to engaging our nurses in meaningful ways and empowering them to bring that culture to life. Their dedication drives teamwork, safety and the exceptional care our patients and community trust every day.”
TidalHealth Atlantic is the first hospital on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the fifth in the state to earn this designation, placing the hospital among an elite group recognized nationally for nursing excellence.
“TidalHealth Atlantic’s journey toward excellence is powered by our nurses and the entire healthcare team,” said Mandy Bounds, DNP, MSN, RN, CPQH, CCRN, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at TidalHealth Atlantic. “High-quality, safe, patient-centered care begins with an empowered and engaged workforce. Through the Pathway to Excellence program, we have intentionally invested in our people because our workforce is, and always will be, the foundation of excellence.”
As a Pathway organization, TidalHealth Atlantic continues to lead the way in enhancing quality of care, patient and nursing safety, and the future of healthcare delivery, while remaining committed to TidalHealth’s mission of improving the communities it serves.
For patients and community members, the designation reinforces that TidalHealth Atlantic nurses are equipped to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a safe, collaborative environment that supports better outcomes and an improved patient experience.
For more information on the Pathway to Excellence recognition program, visit nursingworld.org/pathway.
